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First Day Hike
  • Trail Season: North Shore Trails
  • Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
  • There is camping located near the trail
  • There is a permit required on the trail
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    Join us for our First Day Hike 2019, bring your family and friends! Pets are welcome as well, but please have them on a leash. This hike will be approximately 2 miles. Meet us at the Park Office at 1 pm!   

    Purchase your $5.00 daily vehicle permit at the Self Pay Station upon arrival. Complete the information on the front of the envelope and retain the attached perforated vehicle permit. Display it on the Lower Left Hand side of your windshield. (Those of you with a valid Park Passport will not be charged for a daily vehicle permit.)

    If you would like to purchase an Annual Vehicle Permit and can bring the self pay receipt back to us before January 14th we will put that $5.00 towards your $25.00 annual permit. This must be done at the Park Office ONLY! (Open 8-4 Monday - Friday)

    Name of Trail: North Shore trails
    Time of Event: 1 PM
    Partnering with Kansas AmeriCorps Outdoor Action Team
    Meeting Location: Clinton State Park Office
    Office open?: No
    Degree of Difficulty: Moderate
    Min Age for Children: 5 and up
    Any Restrictions: leashed pets permitted 
    Length of Hike in Miles:2 miles
    Things to bring: Water
    Cancellation Information: Clinton State Park Facebook page.
    Description of Hike: Leisurely hike through wooded terrain with possible winter wildlife viewings


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